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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 232.55 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 232.55 and 97.41 is: 146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 232.55 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/232.55 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 232.55 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 22,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651.63/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.01

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